HealthTalbots Abroad Name:_Sarah Whistler What is the drinking age for your country? The drinking age inTurkey is 18. This also the age that you can start to buy alcohol.
What is the social norm for drinking? The social norm for drinking is at night, if you are at a bar or just at home with your family. You should if possible avoid drinking in public during the month Ramalan (The vesting month)
What is the most common cultural choice of alcohol? (Ex. U.S.- whiskey) The most common cultural choice of alcohol is Raki (type of wine).
What is the country’s legal stance on marijuana use? Marijuana is considered a drug and its illegal in Turkey, but in many plantations, such as rice fields, they grow marijuana. If you get caught there are many different punishments, such as jail or a large fine.
What is the most commonly abused illegal drug in your country? The most commonly abused illegal drug in Turkey is heroin. It is listed as a major cause of drug related deaths. The percentage was higher for females than males for using this drug. A wide range of ages use drugs in Turkey, with the youngest being 11 and the oldest being 67.
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Name:_Sarah Whistler
What is the drinking age for your country? The drinking age inTurkey is 18. This also the age that you can start to buy alcohol.
What is the social norm for drinking? The social norm for drinking is at night, if you are at a bar or just at home with your family. You should if possible avoid drinking in public during the month Ramalan (The vesting month)
What is the most common cultural choice of alcohol? (Ex. U.S.- whiskey) The most common cultural choice of alcohol is Raki (type of wine).
What is the country’s legal stance on marijuana use? Marijuana is considered a drug and its illegal in Turkey, but in many plantations, such as rice fields, they grow marijuana. If you get caught there are many different punishments, such as jail or a large fine.
What is the most commonly abused illegal drug in your country? The most commonly abused illegal drug in Turkey is heroin. It is listed as a major cause of drug related deaths. The percentage was higher for females than males for using this drug. A wide range of ages use drugs in Turkey, with the youngest being 11 and the oldest being 67.